Councillor Stephen Boulton, executive member for environment and planning delivery, said: “We are always sad to receive reports of damaged trees in our borough, they are something our community values highly and are there to be enjoyed by residents and visitors.”

The council is appealing for information and encouraging people to report by calling 101 with crime reference number 41/16850/18 for Sunday’s damaged trees, and 41/16830/18 for Wednesday’s.

Council leader Mandy Perkins also tweeted, saying: “WGC is a Garden City and trees are integral to this.